Richmond Defeat Rumor Shocks Nation
The stock report claiming Richmond was in Federal hands is groundless and a Washington manipulation. The piece defends Hooker, credits Lee with rapid moves that saved Richmond, notes Stoneman's raid as the only clear success, and argues a different outcome could have reshaped the war.
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Leesbury
Maerlant
Confederate News From Tennessee and Virginia Fronts
Confederate successes in Tennessees theater are reported with Union movements toward Richmond and Hallecks expected field command. A Newport reconnaissance captured 30 enemy horses and arms near Kellys Mill. News notes secessionists expelled from New Bern and Weld's brigade raised nearby. Reports claim Richmond threatened, with Lee and Smith moving troops toward the capital and gains near Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Jackson's arm injury confirmed. Hooker activities and Vicksburg barge destruction noted. Chattanooga reports Confederate raids and successes under Col Straight toward Bluntsville and Rome.
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Confederate statements on raids and captures across Georgia and Virginia
Reports describe Confederate claims of surrounding and capturing Union forces at Cedar Bluffs and near Rome, with exaggerated numbers. The piece notes a raid into Georgia reaching Talladega, river transports sunk by Col. Woodworth, and Buford’s brigade in Western Virginia destroying supply lines. It also mentions Pleaganton's cavalry reconnoitering near Chancellorsville and Union deserters seeking allegiance amid a snowstorm.
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War updates from West Point and Charleston theater
A Herald letter from West Point Virginia dated April 7 notes occupation by a large force under Keyes and a reconnaissance to White House. A Port Royal steamer on May 6 says tronclads moved up the Edisto River and occupy Folly Seabrooks and Coles Islands with entrenchments.
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Army crosses Rappahannock under Hooker at Chancellorville aftermath
Washington reports from May 10 describe the Army of the Potomac prepared to re-cross the river with Gen. Sigel back in command and units crossing for reconnaissance. Regiments gather wounded and bury the dead while Hooker plans a full river crossing at Banks and U.S. Fords as Federal forces push toward the Upper Pamunky amid rumors of a Confederate retreat and potential James River defense.
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Reported Confederate pursuit as Union forces advance toward Richmond
A civil war dispatch notes movement of Union troops toward the south with skirmishing near the Tenggpun and claims Fredericksburg and the heights of St. Marie are held by our troops. May 1 reports Washington confirms Cutts's death and destruction to wagons at Aylett's Station. Generals Hooker and Sedgewick push corps across the Rappahannock as Heintzelman remains uncertain on reinforcements and a major continental clash looms next week.
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Halleck to command field in person in Washington reports
From Washington comes the note that Gen Halleck is to take the field in person not to relieve Gen Hooker but to be in the midst of events to influence their direction. Reports also say Confederates rebuild the Rapidan bridge after Stoneman raid and Adams explained protection to Mexican vessels without provoking a diplomatic protest.
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Merchants Sell Tea and Rice Batches in New Orleans Market
A market list shows 3 hrde Choice New Orleans Sugar 5 bags No 1 Rio Coffee 10 half chesta Young Hyson Tea 3 qualities 5 half chesta Oolong Tea 3 qualities 2 bags Rice.
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